Cost of Living Calculator - Blacksburg, South Carolina vs Chicago, Illinois


The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 56.6% more expensive than Blacksburg, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $78,280 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Blacksburg, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Blacksburg, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
140% more expensive in Chicago
than in Blacksburg, South Carolina
Blacksburg, SC vs Chicago, IL
Compared to Blacksburg, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.6% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  6.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  312.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.1% lower
  Commute
  94.0% higher
  Health
  22.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.6% higher

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